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AU18 VKW

2018 Kia Niro

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,630 mi
Last recorded71,630 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 VKW
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 71,630 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 61,462 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 53,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 45,410 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 36,322 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 29,665 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Niro?

Based on 228,435 MOT tests across 48,509 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
8,213
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
48,509
On UK Roads
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AU18 VKW is a 2018 Kia Niro in Red with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Kia Niro models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 47,177 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Kia Niro typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Niro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU18 VKW registered?

AU18 VKW is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is AU18 VKW safe to buy?

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